If you want to succeed, let fires burn

A literally lit business plan.
By Mashable Staff  on 
If you want to succeed, let fires burn
Watch Next

Not all problems need immediate solutions.

Entrepreneurs can feel like most of their job is extinguishing metaphorical fires, but spending too much time trying to solve problems can burn the chance for success.

On the second episode of "Masters of Scale," LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman explains why it's important to let fires burn.

"Deciding which fires you let burn, and how long you let them burn for, can make the difference between success and failure," says Hoffman.

Better get used to the smell of smoke, entrepreneurs.

Topics LinkedIn


Latest Videos
'Pee-wee as Himself' trailer: Meet Paul Reubens, the genius behind your favorite playhouse
Pee-wee Herman adjusts his bow-tie in the mirror.



'Wednesday' Season 2 trailer is full of murder, mayhem, and a failed airport security check
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in the TV show "Wednesday."

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' trailer teases familiar faces, fresh slaughter
A group of teenagers sit in a car at night.


Joe Wright reveals much-memed 'Pride and Prejudice' line came from Emma Thompson
Joe Wright, director of "Pride and Prejudice".


'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' trailer unleashes Galactus and Silver Surfer
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

AI-powered robot dog is learning to 'live' like a human
Against a white and grey background, we see the legs of a dog trainer walking Intuicell's robot dog on a leash

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!